What History Would Lead You to Suspect an Ectopic Pregnancy

question 2

Multiple Choice

What history would lead you to suspect an ectopic pregnancy in a client at 8 weeks' gestation presenting with abdominal pain and bleeding?

• A) Treated 1 year ago for pelvic inflammatory disease (PID)
• B) Oral contraception for last 3 years
• C) Urinary frequency for 1 week
• D) Irregular cycles for 1 year prior to conception

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Definitions:

FACES Pain Rating

A visual scale for assessing pain intensity, often using faces ranging from smiling (no pain) to crying (worst pain).

Numeric Scale

A sequence of numbers used to measure or rate the level of something, such as pain.

Oucher Scale

A pain rating scale designed for children, using photographs and numerical scales to quantify pain intensity.

Patient-Controlled Analgesia (PCA)

A method of pain management that allows patients to self-administer prescribed doses of pain medication through a device.